H.R. 3153 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
EFFORT Act
H.R. 3153 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020), the EFFORT Act, became law — introduced on Jun 6, 2019, sponsored by Jennifer Wexton with 25 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jun 6, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 25
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications
- Public law
- Public Law 116-335
What it does
Expanding Findings for Federal Opioid Research and Treatment Act or the EFFORT Act This bill directs the National Science Foundation to support merit-reviewed and competitively awarded research on the science of opioid addiction.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
Expanding Findings for Federal Opioid Research and Treatment Act
Sponsor
Jennifer Wexton (D-VA). Co-sponsors: 16 Democrats, 9 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 6, 2019
- Passed the HouseJul 23, 2019
- Passed the SenateDec 22, 2020
- Sent to the President2021
- Became lawJan 13, 2021
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 116-335. (Jan 13, 2021)
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Committees
- Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
- Science, Space, and Technology Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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